Sustainable Brownfield Regeneration for Affordable Homes

Spectrum Garden Centre, Cefn-y-Bedd

The Challenge:

Regenerating a brownfield site with complex ground conditions, stringent Welsh Government standards, and a strong focus on sustainability and biodiversity.

The Solution

  • Fabric-first approach: High-performance insulation, air source heat pumps, and solar PV
  • Flood mitigation: Engineered drainage and site design
  • Biodiversity: Enhanced landscaping and ecological features
  • Compliance: Delivered to latest Welsh Government housing standards

The Outcome:

Once complete, the project will deliver 30 modern, affordable, and energy-efficient homes—setting a new benchmark for sustainable brownfield regeneration in North Wales.

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    At a Glance

    Project:
    30 affordable homes (1–3 bedrooms)

    Location:
    Cefn-y-Bedd, North Wales

    Status:
    On site

    Key Feature:
    Fabric-first construction, ASHP, PV, flood mitigation, biodiversity

    Key Stakeholders

    Client: 
    Spectrum Garden Centre (Landowner)

    Main Contractor:
    GK Construction